Category Archives: J. Rights
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Hakim al-Umma Mawlana Ashraf ‘Ali Thanawi (Allah have mercy on him) said,
‘A person who spends his time in pursuing futile things will never be inclined towards the necessary things. This is proven through experience.’
Those at loss in middle Night of Sha’ban
Our master Prophet Muhammad, (Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him) said,
“This is the middle Night of Sha’ban. Allah frees in it a large number of the people from Fire, more than the number of the hair growing on the sheep of the tribe, Kalb. But He does not even look at an individual who
– associates partners with Allah, or
– who nourishes malice in his heart (against someone), or
– who cuts off the ties of kinship (qata’ rehmi), or
– who leaves his clothes extending beyond his ankles (as a sign of pride), or
– who disobeys his parents, or
– who has a habit of drinking wine.”
Allah save us from being among these individuals. Amin!
Best worship
Sayyidi wa sanadi Shaykh Mohammad Taqi Usmani (Allah preserve him)adviced us on eid al-adha (1426 H):
“Parents are a blessing.
Take advantage of their presence by serving them abundantly. The services rendered to them are most superior to all other nafil forms of worships, like salat, tasbeeh, zikr, etc.
Be excessively humble in dealing with them. Especially so when they are aged, short tempered and even openly absurd.”
Darul Uloom, Karachi 11th January 2006
Obedience to parents
Arif billah Dr. Abdul HayyArifi (Allah have mercy on him) wrote in his will,
“Obedience to parents is a magnanimous investment for a blessed fortune.
Following faith in and practice of Islam, having love and fulfilling the rights of Allah and His beloved Prophet (may Allah’s blessing and peace be on him) the most important obligation is the fulfillment of the rights of parents.
It is essential (wajib) to keep them content and acquire their approval by providing assistance (kidhmat) to them in their lifetime.
And (it is also essential that) after their death, one makes supplications of forgiveness (magfirah) and passes on the reward of good deeds to them (esale thawab).”
Albalagh, monthly magazine of Darul Uloom Karachi, special Arifi issue
Please, save your mind!
Shaykh Sayyid Wahajuddin Ahmed (Allah preserve him)* said,
“These days following three things make individuals increasingly susceptible to mental ailments, such as depression, mania, etc.,
1. Severing relationships (qata rehmi). That is, to abandon ties with close relatives. The point we have to remember in this regard is that these relationships should not be based on reciprocal friendliness. We should maintain good relations even if the other is pushing us away.
2. Consumption of unlawful (haram). Especially, interest (sood) money.
3. Immodesty. Particularly, related to wearing indecent clothing and watching television. etc.”
16th February 2008
*The youngest son and khalifa e khas of Shaykh Sayyid Raziuddin Ahmed Fakhiri (may Allah have mercy on him) .
Reminder:Parents & relatives!
Your Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him, and do good to parents. If any one of them or both of them reach old age, do not say to them: uff (a word or expression of anger or contempt) and do not scold them, and address them with respectful words,
and submit yourself before them in humility out of compassion, and say, “My Lord, be merciful to them as they have brought me up in my childhood.”
Your Lord knows best what is in your hearts. If you are righteous, then He is Most-Forgiving for those who turn to Him in repentance.
Give the relative his right, and the needy and the wayfarer. And do not squander recklessly.
Surely, squanderers are brothers of satans, and the Satan is very ungrateful to his Lord.
[Quran, 17:23 – 27]
Shaykh e Kamil
Is the one who guides you on the path (tareeq) in such a manner that you do not even feel the hardships of the journey (sulook) and reach the destination.
He sows and cultivates qualities in your heart in such a manner that eventually from within yourself there is an urge to do more good and abstain from sins. Even if a mistake is committed by chance the guilt, the remorse and the repentance that ensue are such that they aid your progress further.
The tip for optimum benefit is to keep in regular contact with him. Informing him about one’s condition explicitly, requesting advise and supplications.
Time Management!
الوقت سیف فان قطعتہ و الا قطعک
و نفسک ان لم تشغلہا بالحق شغلتک بالباطل
Time is like a sword.
If you do not use it appropriately it will sever you.
And
if you do not keep yourself engaged in seeking the truth
your self will seek refuge in evil.
Hakim al-Umma Mawlana Ashraf Ali Thanawi (Allah have mercy on him) said:
Keeping record of time and its organization is a very important thing. It is inappropriate to spend time allocated for one activity in some thing else and then use the other slot to do another thing.
An activity should be done at its scheduled time.
This results in increased barakah (blessing) in time and contentment (of heart).”
HusunulAziz, #434 pg 412 volume 2
Accountability
Our Shaykh Ziauddin Abun Najeeb Suhrawardi (Allah have mercy on him) narrates that,
‘The virtue (khair) in the people of Tasawwuf will last only till they act with disinclination amongst themselves. They will be destroyed once they develop mutual concordance and live in harmony with each other.
Shaykh Ruaim (Allah have mercy on him) has pointed out that this means that they should keep an eye on and hold each other accountable (that is, do their muhasaba for things that are inappropriate).’
Awarif al-Ma’arif, page 267 (Urdu translation published by Progressive books, Lahore)
Deadliest Poisons in sulook
Hakim al-Umma Shaykh Mawlana Shah Ashraf Ali Thanawi (Allah have mercy on him) said:
“Listen and remember, I tell this for your own benefit.
In this path (tareeq) two things are the worst rogue and the deadliest poison.
Firstly, making explanations for one’s mistakes and secondly, criticizing one’s instructor (the Sheikh).”
Maasir e Hakeemul Ummat 406
Express your love
Advising a couple facing frequent marital conflicts sayyidi wa sanadi Shaykh Mohammad Taqi Usmani (may Allah preserve him) told the husband,
“Express your love, good feelings and admiration for your wife often.
This is a part of deen.
It is her right (haq).”
7th Decemeber 2007
Suhba of books, magazines, newspaper & internet
Shaykh Raziuddin Ahmad Fakhri (may Allah have mercy on him) said,
“Similar to the good and bad effects of the company of an individual and the items of his/her personal use, books, magazines and newspapers also have these effects.
One has to be very cautious in deciding which book or newspaper to read. “
Ahl e sulook per achi buri sohbet kay aseraat, page 22
This is also relevant for internet.
Wasting time by visiting unhealthy sites, engaging in useless discussions, chatting, viewing photos or videos and listening to unreliable audio speeches and nasheeds, etc. can be very detrimental spiritually for a seeker.
Right of the Shaykh
Imam Qushairy (Allah have mercy on him) said,
“It is essential (wajib) for the murid to conceal his private affairs with utmost vigilance. He should not disclose them to his closest friend.
However, this concealment should not be done when dealing with the Shaykh.
If an individuals hides even a single breath from his Shaykh then indeed he has committed a great breach of trust in the rights of the Shaykh.”
Nasihah-lil-mustarshadin translation of last chapter of ‘Risala Qushairia: al-wasiay lil-murideen‘, via Ma’arif e Sufiya, page 310
Dua for the deceased
Sayyidi wa sanadi Shaykh Mohammad Taqi Usmani (Allah preserve him) said,
‘As per the Prophetic saying (hadith) Hakim al-Umma Shaykh Ashraf Ali Thanawi (Allah have mercy on him) considers that making supplications (dua) for the deceased are more superior and beneficial then doing esal e thawab (forwarding the reward of good actions).’
Waaz: surah wash Shamah ki tafeer May 2009
The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said:
“When a man dies, his acts come to an end, but three, recurring charity, or knowledge (by which people) benefit, or a pious son, who prays for him (for the deceased).”
[Sahih Muslim]